Dog Training
Dog Training: Course Descriptions (continued) Foundation Courses: Specialty Reactive Rover 1
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This class is for dogs who are reactive (lunging, barking, growling) toward other dogs when on leash. Learn calming techniques, how to manage your dog when on-leash around other dogs, and how to teach your dog to react more appropriately when he sees another dog. This class uses positive reinforcement methods, including the use of food rewards and clicker training. Visual barriers and specially designed training exercises involving controlled exposure to other dogs are used to set your dog up for success. The goal of this class is to have dogs calmly see and pass another dog from a short distance. There will be no off-leash interaction; on-leash interaction is based on dog’s progress throughout the course. For this course, you must plan to attend every session of class with the same handler(s) and be prepared to spend 30 minutes to an hour practicing daily homework assignments. All class attendees must be 14 years of age or older; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Prefer to attend without your dog? We have a limited number of audit slots available. You will be provided with all class materials and will have the opportunity to observe, learn, and ask questions. This class is packed with valuable tips and techniques on how to work with dogs who display reactivity, aggression, and fear-based aggression in an on-leash context.
Dog Ages:
At least 8 months old when class begins
Duration:
6 weeks, 75-minute class per week
Price: $215 (Audit only: $105)
Prerequisites:
Special Notes:
Instructor permission Do NOT bring your dog with you to the first class. This class does not address aggression toward humans or off-leash dog interactions. Participants are expected to have knowledge of or experience with clicker training (or be open to learning). Dogs should have some basic training including attention to name, loose leash walking and “sit-stay” or “down-stay” in a low distraction environment.
Reactive Rover 2
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Take it to the next level! In this class, you and your dog will continue to practice reactions to other dogs via a series of in-class exercises as well as take field trips to real world locations.
Dog Ages:
At least 8 months old when class begins
Duration:
6 weeks, 75-minute class per week
Price:
12
General public: $215. SHS Adopted: $185 (Audit only — General public: $105; SHS Adopted: $90)
Prerequisites:
Reactive Rover 1 and instructor permission
Special Notes:
Bring your dog with you to the first class
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